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longing
[ lawng-ing, long- ]
noun
- strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant:
filled with longing for home.
Synonyms: aspiration
Antonyms: apathy
- an instance of this:
a sudden longing to see old friends.
longing
/ ˈlɒŋɪŋ /
noun
- a prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
adjective
- having or showing desire or need
a longing look
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Derived Forms
- ˈlongingly, adverb
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Other Words From
- longing·ly adverb
- longing·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
In that light, some Cubans might find themselves longing for the good old, bad old days.
That is to say, there is much longing in the hearts of Americans.
It was about the hope and longing for redemption and reconciliation that lies somewhere within each of us.
The convent, obviously, but also the court—and even her unrequited longing for the elusive lady of her sonnets.
It requires him to let go of Lori and his longing for the past.
Feeling secure regarding their happiness and welfare, she did not miss them except with an occasional intense longing.
But at intervals I still felt an inexpressible longing to see or hear from my mother.
There was a longing light in his eyes and a look of appeal whenever our glances met.
The little glimpse of domestic harmony which had been offered her, gave her no regret, no longing.
The longing desire to hear the whole of the letter, might be read in every feature of her expressive face.
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